Ref: Bird and Hike
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Griffith Peak as seen from our return from Charleston Peak.
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Hike:
RT 9.0 (includes Charleston Peak); 20 minutes up. Griffith Peak is a
freebie summit; it took me less than 20 minutes to reach the top. From
there, I enjoyed the colourful orange sky. The short ascent provided
the perfect opportunity to take beautiful pictures of the sunset and
the mountain's shadow; it was well worth the minimal effort required.
Following a speedy descent, I joined Milan; he was basking in the last
sun's rays. We relished that moment before dropping down from the ridge
in the shade. We engaged in a hasty pace to travel as much ground as
possible before needing our headlamps. I felt satisfied with this hike;
we covered a long distance, feeling strong. To top it off, we spent the
night near Hoover Dam to visit the iconic site the next day. This side
trip might not have been exactly what I intended, but it was a
wonderful experience nonetheless!
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Trail sign at the junction on the ridgeline.
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The ascent is short and sweet.
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Looking over the long, barren ridge towards Charleston Peak.
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Mummy Mountain from the top.
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Griffith Peak's shadow.
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Potosi Mountain to the south.
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This picture looks post-apocalyptic.
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I am grateful to be here enjoying this beautiful sunset.
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View along the south ridge towards Sandy Valley.
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Time to leave the top.
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Basking in the sun.
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The last sunrays.
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